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Bath Christmas Market has begun!

Bath Christmas market has started!   We still have some available rooms during the week however, we are now full each weekend.  Why not come and enjoy not just the market but everything else that Bath and the surrounding area has to offer.

There is a fabulous rail journey that takes you from Bradford-on-Avon through the Limpley Stoke Valley to Bath Spa it takes just 15 minutes and the station is just a few minutes walk from the Abbey which is stunning and surrounded by the market.  This is one of the most beautiful cities in the world to visit during the Christmas period.  There are 200 twinkling chalets spread out across the beautiful streets of Bath selling local produce and handmade gifts. The smells, scents and atmosphere are sure to get you in the Christmas mood.

The market runs from now until 10 December 2017 and the opening times are 10.00 am – 8.30 pm

 

The Bath Christmas Market
The Bath Christmas Market

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Enjoy our fantastic Winter special offer

For the third year running we will be offering our ever popular Autumn / Winter Special  deal again.

Stay at Great Ashley Farm B&B for two nights and get your third nights half price. This is based on two people sharing a twin or double bedded en suite room. Continental Breakfast is include.

This offer is only available by booking through our website or telephoning direct.

So why not take advantage of the offer a spend a few days at our lovely farm and get a real feel for our beautiful Saxon Town of Bradford-on-Avon

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The Kennet and Avon Canal, Bradford-on-Avon
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Bridge Street, Bradford-on-Avon
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The Pack Horse Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon
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West Barn, Bradford-on-Avon

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Stay 2 nts get the 3rd 1/2 price

Owing to popular demand we will be running our Autumn /Winter Special Offer again this year – stay at Great Ashley Farm B&B for two nights and get our third nights 1/2 price. This is based on two people sharing a twin or double ensuite room with super kingsize bed and includes breakfast from our delicious seasonal menu where we use locally sourced ingredients. Please book through our website.

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Stay 2 nights get the 3rd Half Price

Why not make Wiltshire your New Years destination and choose Great Ashley Farm as your base – we have a fabulous special offer.  Stay any two consecutive nights between 02 November 2015 and 24 March 2016 and the third night will be half price ! This rate is inclusive of breakfast.  Book through our safe and secure online booking system.

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Bath in Fashion 3 – 10 May 2014

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Bath in Fashion 2014 (3-10 May) promises an exciting and eclectic programme showcasing Summer ‘14 fashions on the catwalk, fashion celebrities and authors sharing their style and stimulating debate as well as hands-on workshops; style counsel; exhibitions, installations and Bath in Fashion on Film. Always a favourite, Fashion Your Future presents career opportunities in the world of fashion.Bath in Fashion title sponsor will be The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. We will take a nostalgic look at that fashion moment, 50 years ago when Barbara Hulanicki created a simple gingham dress and the BIBA brand was born – shifting attitudes and sending the industry on a new trajectory. We will enjoy the company of fashion luminaries like Hilary Alexander and we will look at fashion as a business today with Mary Homer, MD of Top Shop and the creative genius behind Clarks, Paolo Grabielli; and we will meet the extraordinary tenacity and particular style of Camila Batmanghelidjh who pioneered Kids Company, Bath in Fashion’s nominated charity for 2014. Exhibitions at the Fashion Museum will include the Dress of the Year for 2013 and Georgians: 18th Century Dress in Polite Society. A homage to the gorgeous Assembly Rooms, that the Museum calls home. This glittering venue will also be HQ for Bath in Fashion’s 2014 catwalks produced by John Walford from London Fashion Week with top stylist Rebekah Roy. Whilst centre stage will be the Bath in Fashion Pavilion with a programme of making and inspiration. • Meadham Kirchhoff in conversation with Sarah Mower of American Vogue • A talk with Mary Homer, MD of Topshop • Hilary Alexander, former Fashion Director of the Telegraph in conversation with Barbara Hulanicki, to mark 50 years since Barbara created the BIBA brand. • A Creative Bath talk with Creative Director of Clarks Paolo Gabrielli • Men’s Style with Gieves & Hawkes – A talk by Jason Basmajian, Creative Director with Paul Mather, Stylist and former fashion director of Vogue Homme • Camilla Batmanghelidjh talking about her style in aid of Kids Company • A panel discussion on Festival Fashion with Emma Hope • Masterclass with Interior Designer Nina Campbell • Fashion Your Future – a forum for young people to explore careers in fashion • Book talks including Vogue On Vivienne Westwood by Linda Watson • Hands on workshops, Bath in Fashion on Film at the Little Theatre Cinema, Kaffe Fassett at The American Museum; Georgian Fashions at the Fashion Museum and Vintage Sunday.

Bath Christmas Market 28 November – 15 December 2013

The Bath Christmas Market
The Bath Christmas Market

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each year, the Abbey Churchyard area – a magical setting in the shadow of Bath Abbey and next to the Roman Baths, right in the centre of the stunning Georgian city’s shopping district, is transformed into a Christmas shoppers’ haven – Bath Christmas Market.

Over 140 traditional wooden chalets full of everything you’ll need to prepare for the perfect Christmas will adorn the streets. If you are looking for something extra special to make your Christmas perfect, Bath Christmas Market is the place you’ll find it. All of the retailers sell unique, handcrafted items, many of which are made in the local area and the South West.

The sound of choirs singing carols drifting through the market, colourful decorations brightening the streets and aromas of mulled wine and cinnamon on the air all create a magical atmosphere and will help to get you in the festive spirit!

Spend this weekend at Great Ashley Farm nr. Bath

Owing to a cancellation we have two super kingsize room available from Friday 11 October 2013.  The weekend rate is £ 170.00 per couple including breakfast from our delicious Autumn menu.  Our rooms are adjacent to the farmhouse so you have your own front door key allowing you to come and go as you please.

The Two Tunnels – a new walk !!!!!!

A new walking and cycling path – officially opened in April 2013 – which has transformed a four-mile stretch of disused railway line into an exciting new walking and cycling path running through Linear Park on the south side of Bath to the disused Devonshire tunnel (at Bloomfield), onto Combe Down tunnel, and then over the renovated Tucking Mill viaduct. The new route includes two brand new bridges and two enormous tunnels. At over one mile long, the Combe Down tunnel will be the longest cycling tunnel in Britain, and will feature an interactive light and sound installation.

The new route links into the National Cycle Network with routes to Radstock and Bournemouth in the south, and the Bristol to Bath walking and cycling route in the west. It also creates a scenic 13-mile loop between Bath and Midford, and back again via the canal towpath.

Once you’ve visited the Roman Bath, taken a city tour bus, visited No. 1 The Royal Crescent, why not venture out to Prior Park – The Beautiful National Trust Garden just on the fringes of Bath.
Beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden created by Bath entrepreneur Ralph Allen with advice from poet Alexander Pope and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Sweeping valley with magnificent views over the city of Bath. Walk across the famous Palladian Bridge, one of four in the world. Explore the woodland paths. Discover what wildlife lives in the beautiful haven. Or just relax and admire the view. A wonderful walk and an ideal picnic spot
Photo: Once you've visited the Roman Bath, taken a city tour bus, visited No. 1 The Royal Crecent, why not venture out to Prior Park -
Beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden created by Bath entrepreneur Ralph Allen with advice from poet Alexander Pope and Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Sweeping valley with magnificent views over the city of Bath. Walk across the famous Palladian Bridge, one of four in the world. Explore the woodland paths. Discover what wildlife lives in the beautiful haven. Or just relax and admire the view. A wonderful walk and an ideal picnic spot